Affordability Counts! How FIU is saving students money
Location
Conrad
Start
1-16-2018 10:30 AM
End
1-16-2018 11:45 AM
Short Description
In this session, a case study detailing how Florida International University (FIU), a large, public research university in Miami implemented a recognition program that empowered faculty to adopt low-cost and Open Educational Resources to save students money.
Abstract
In this session, a case study detailing how Florida International University (FIU), a large, public research university in Miami implemented a recognition program that empowered faculty to adopt low-cost and Open Educational Resources to save students money. This program is called Affordability Counts. Just over a year after implementation, 150 courses have been awarded the Affordability Counts Medallion; this designation ensures students that the course materials will be under $60. This program serves multiple purposes, it recognizes faculty who have taken active steps to reduce the cost of materials, it serves as a searchable database for other faculty to discover low-cost materials and it provides students an affordable course to take. Intended audience: higher education administrators, instructional designers, librarians.
Learning Objectives
1. Session attendees will learn about FIU's Affordability Counts program and how the program equals the playing field for all students
2. Session attendees will learn about the framework used at FIU and how the Affordability Counts program can be implemented at their institutions
3. Session attendees will discover what other institutions around the nation are doing to promote student success through affordability programs like ours
Format
Concurrent Session
Institutional level targeted
Higher Ed
Moderator
Jennifer Reeves, NSU
Affordability Counts! How FIU is saving students money
Conrad
In this session, a case study detailing how Florida International University (FIU), a large, public research university in Miami implemented a recognition program that empowered faculty to adopt low-cost and Open Educational Resources to save students money. This program is called Affordability Counts. Just over a year after implementation, 150 courses have been awarded the Affordability Counts Medallion; this designation ensures students that the course materials will be under $60. This program serves multiple purposes, it recognizes faculty who have taken active steps to reduce the cost of materials, it serves as a searchable database for other faculty to discover low-cost materials and it provides students an affordable course to take. Intended audience: higher education administrators, instructional designers, librarians.
Learning Objectives
1. Session attendees will learn about FIU's Affordability Counts program and how the program equals the playing field for all students
2. Session attendees will learn about the framework used at FIU and how the Affordability Counts program can be implemented at their institutions
3. Session attendees will discover what other institutions around the nation are doing to promote student success through affordability programs like ours